Leonard Borwick

Pianist

Birthday February 26, 1868

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Sep 15, 1925 (57)

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About

Concert musician known for his brilliant handling of Schumann and Brahms. Exceptional Royal Academy of Music students received an award in his name.

Before Fame

He became friends with baritone Harry Plunket Greene while in London and the two would go on to have a fruitful collaboration during the 1890s.

Trivia

His work was both highly praised and strongly criticized by playwright George Bernard Shaw.

Family Life

He was born to a Staffordshire family who resided in Walthamstow, Essex.

Associated With

He was taught by Clara Schumann at Frankfurt's Hoch Conservatory.